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The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high… Proverbs 18:11

The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem. Proverbs 18:11	The wealth of a rich man is his stronghold; he regards it as a high wall that cannot be scaled. money materialism
He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8	Everyone who sins comes from the devil, for the devil has been a sinner from the very beginning. The Son of God appeared for this very purpose: to destroy the work of the devil. sin devil

I have blotted out, like a thick cloud, your transgressions, And like a cloud, your sins. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you. Isaiah 44:22	I have swept away your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like a mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you. sin salvation conversion
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Romans 3:23-24	For all have sinned and thereby are deprived of the glory of God, and all are justified by the gift of his grace that is given freely through the redemption in Christ Jesus. sin grace Savior
There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 3:21	This water prefigured Baptism, which now saves you. It does so not by the washing away of dirt from the body but by the pledge of a good conscience given to God through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. baptism salvation purification
A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. Proverbs 11:13	One who gossips reveals secrets, but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. reliability speaking gossip
But let justice run down like water, And righteousness like a mighty stream. Amos 5:24	Rather, let justice flow like a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. law righteousness
I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. Psalm 119:14	I rejoice in following your statutes more than I would rejoice in endless riches. law money joy
As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12	As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. sin salvation
And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, as upon us at the beginning. Acts 11:15	As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit descended upon them just as it had upon us at the beginning. pentecost Holy Spirit
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. Psalm 104:33	I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have life. singing worship life
There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. Hebrews 4:9-10	Therefore, a Sabbath rest still remains for the people of God, since those who enter into God’s rest also cease from their own labors as God did from his. sabbath rest work
I spread out my hands to You; My soul longs for You like a thirsty land. Selah Psalm 143:6	I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Selah worship receiving dependence
If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Romans 12:18	As much as possible, and to the extent of your ability, live in peace with everyone. peace life neighbor
For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield. Psalm 5:12	Truly, you bless the righteous, O Lord; you surround them with your goodwill as with a shield. blessing protection righteousness
As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. 2 Corinthians 6:10	As sorrowful, and yet we are always rejoicing; as poor, and yet we make many rich; as having nothing, and yet we possess everything. sadness joy money
As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. Proverbs 27:17	As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the wits of his neighbor. friendship relationships mind
For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12	The body is one, although it has many parts; and all the parts, though many, form one body. So it is with Christ. body community church
For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. Romans 12:3	Through the grace that God has bestowed upon me, I advise every one of you not to think of yourself too highly, but to regard yourself objectively, based on the measure of faith that God has granted. grace faith mind
Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful. Luke 6:36	Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. goodness neighbor Father
“Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.” Isaiah 1:18	Come now and let us discuss this, says the Lord. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be like snow. Though they are as red as crimson, they shall become as white as wool. sin forgiveness purification
Let my teaching drop as the rain, My speech distill as the dew, As raindrops on the tender herb, And as showers on the grass. Deuteronomy 32:2	Let my teaching fall down like rain, and my words descend like the dew. Like rain upon the sprouts, and like showers upon the grass. Word of God learning
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. John 13:34	I give you a new commandment: love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you should also love one another. law love neighbor
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear. 1 Peter 3:15	Rather, revere Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be prepared to offer an explanation to anyone who asks you to justify the hope that is in you. However, do so with gentleness and respect. evangelism Jesus hope
The Lord God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, And He will make me walk on my high hills. Habakkuk 3:19	The Lord God is my strength; he makes my feet as swift as those of a deer and enables me to tread on the heights. blessing strength equipment

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Make every effort to present yourself before God as one who is worthy of his approval, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, but who imparts the word of truth without any alteration.